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How to get fromDubuque to Macombby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dubuque to Macomb by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    11h 40m

  2. Drive 149.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dubuque to Macombcar car 149.1 mi
    3h 13m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Milwaukee Intermodalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    11h 41m

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    12h 3m

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  • Distance: 506.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Dubuque, IA, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Macomb. However, you can take the bus to Madison, walk to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, take the bus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Macomb Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dubuque to Macomb Station via Madison, UW Madison Campus - N Lake St, Milwaukee Intermodal, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 41m.

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